NEWSLETTER OF THE SYDNEY WOODTURNERS GUILD INC

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WORKING WITH WOOD SHOW 2nd- 4th JUNE2006

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CONTENTSCommittee Members & Contacts P4 Portrait continued P15Editorial P5 Working With Wood Show P16President’s Message P6 Committee Meeting Minutes P19Quiz P7 Committee Meeting Minutes P20Regional News P10 Committee Meeting Minutes P21Regional News continued P11 Committee Meeting Minutes P22Regional News continued P12 Committee Meeting Minutes P23Regional News continued P13 Committee Meeting Minutes P24Portrait of a Woodturner P14 Membership Renewal – Back Page

By Hand & Eye is published bi-monthly and is theofficial Newsletter of the Sydney Woodturners Guild

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DEADLINE FOR ISSUE 3-200620th MAY 2006

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Regional ConvenersBankstown Kevin Santwyk 9644 8366Eastern Joe Brueck 9356 3577Hawkesbury Ivan Holley 4571 1297Hornsby Lindsay Skinner 9679 1055MacArthur Clive Hales 4653 1070Menai Bill Black 9541 2405Peninsular Jack Butler 9999 4290Southern Fred Warr 9520 9401Southern Highlands Colin Martins 4872 1419Western & LowerBlue Mountains Bob Jarvis 9622 2741

SYDNEY WOODTURNERS GUILD IncCOMMITTEE MEMBERS 2005/2006

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Barry Belford 9771 4122 PresidentClive Hales 4653 1070 Vice PresidentWarren Rankin 9600 8061 SecretaryFred Warr 9520 9401 TreasurerMike Darcovich 9638 5816 Bankstown #Bart Galea 9667 2726 Eastern #Ivan Holley 4571 1297 Hawkesbury #Greg Croker 9498 2350 Hornsby #John Jewell 9601 2610 MacArthur #Keith Worsley 9528 6848 Menai #Alex Bendeli 9416 1976 Peninsular #Ted Macquart 9543 1377 Southern #

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EDITORIALChris Dunn

So far so good, I’m only theeditor for this issue, but feel for BillShean, who has accepted theresponsibility of getting the next onetogether. Although there are somereports from the regions, there is littleelse. We need your input, in the matterof articles and anecdotes. Anythingwill do as long as it’s relevant andinteresting to woodturners & the like.THIS WILL BE THE LAST ISSUEIN THIS FORMAT & IT WILL BETHE LAST ISSUE POSTED TOMEMBERS, EXCEPTING THOSEWHO LIVE INTERSTATE OROVERSEAS. THE NEXT ISSUEWILL BE IN A4 FORMAT &AVAILABLE FROM YOURREGION at Your Regular Meeting.

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The next Bi-monthlyMeeting of the Guild will beon 2nd June 2006 @ 6.30pm

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGEMy first duty as President is, on behalf of all members, to thank PeterHerbert for his effort as President of the guild over the last 5 years and wishhim a speedy return to good health.

As we know, Peter is in the process of selling his home and moving to theSunshine Coast to be near his children and I’m sure he will find this a morerelaxing lifestyle.

My job will be to see that the member’s wishes are carried out and that theguild is relevant to all members in fostering our love of woodturning. Toachieve this the Guild will need the help of all members and we can start byhelping Clive Hales organise the Working With Wood Show. Clive is goingto need demonstrators and some of your most loved pieces to put on show. Ifyou can hep, give Clive a ring 4653 1070; don’t leave it to someone else.

The Friday night meeting on 2nd June will have Trevor Simpsondemonstrating how to cut internal and external threads so that you can screwthe lids on your lidded boxes. We would like to see as many members aspossible come along.

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QUIZ Answers on page 18.

This is my 87th quiz for Hand and Eye. The first one came out inFebruary 1991, 15 years and 28,000 words ago. Thanks to who allwho have provided quiz questions especially: Dick Turner, GeorgeHatfield, Col Herbert, Simon Priem, Mike Darlow and my father.

1/ Mistletoe is a parasitic woody plant. It attaches itself onto trees andgrows into them. Is it an introduced species or a native?

2/ Which Guild member is reputed to be the first person to usemicrowave ovens to season wood? Clue: He invented a number ofwoodturning chucks and tools.

3/ Which glue joints are stronger: end grain to end grain or side grain toside grain?

4/ Which turning is held more securely by a screw chuck [a faceplatewith a single screw projecting from the centre]: a platter or an eggcup?

5/ What do the following surnames have in common: Wainwright,Wheeler, Cartwright?

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MACARTHUR Apologies – Somehow my last report never made it to the last issue sohere we go:- October - Thismonth has been fairly busy wherewe were once again invited alongto the Mater Dei special schoolfor demonstrations on 16th , & onthe 22nd we were invited to attendNarellan Public School, forfurther demo’s. Even though itrained at both functions, therewas interest from the public inwoodturning and many enquiriesabout membership (veryencouraging). At our regularmonthly meeting on 31st we hada visit from St. Johns AmbulanceAssociation, namely Debra Nooyen, who gave a very interesting and informative lecture on firstaid, applicable to our hobby. After the lecture she was presented with a donation of $40 and 2wooden bowls and I had the honour of making a pen for her, after she picked out her timber. Laterwe had a BBQ lunch and during this we had Show & Tell, where John Jewell showed us how hemade his segmental bowls & a bowl made from Huon Pine, also Sam Shakouri once again showedoff his brilliance in telling us how he made a water barrel for a model steam engine. One of ournew members, Peter Hawreluk, showed us his 1st crushed velvet pen & Brian Knapp once againshowed us his liking for small boxes and the staining of same. Also Jim Wright showed us how he

made his segmented ball which stands on a long segmentedpost & it was decided that we might make it our project fornext months meeting, where we show members how tocreate a ball and they bring back there project for ourmeeting in February. A good meeting was had by all with21 members attending along with 10 visitors. November -Our regular meeting on the 27th was the last of its type thisyear & attracted 17 members & 3 prospective newmembers. December - Our Christmas party was held on the5th at Frank Hicks’s place and we had 33 members attendalong with 23 visitors. A great time was had by all with agreat BBQ (Thanks to our chefs Frank B. & Alan). January- On the 21st we were invited to demonstrate at Bunnings atCampbelltown with 10 members attending & 2 lathesturning out everything from miniature baseball bat tospinning tops. A big thanks to Bunnings who really looked

after us & we had a lot of enquiries about membership. Australia Day saw us outside the CamdenShowground where we had 3 lathes working with Sam showing off by making his plywoodbracelets, John Jewell making miniature baseball bats & me making spinning tops to a neverending group of kids. Sunday 30th saw a few of our members attend a BBQ. at Cataract Dam.February – 19 members & 5 visitors attended one of our 1st mini days on the 18th wheremembers, new and old, where shown how to sharpen & hone their tools. Thanks to Ron & RobinDavies (great tucker) at Werombi, we all had a good day and it just proves that you are never too

Here we are at Mater Dei after yet another cloud burst

REGIONAL NEWS

New Member Ed Harknessat the grinder

old to learn something new. There were some techniques that I have never seen and I know ournewer members got a lot out of it. Chris Dunn

Southern Region UpdateThe Cubby House’s 10th Anniversary CelebrationFrom the smiles on the faces of the 250 or so who attended The Cubby House in February, I thinkit is safe to conclude it was a very successful day. Our local paper, The Leader, featured a storyon The Cubby with a spotlight on Alan Bourne and Clive Cairns on the Thursday before whilstKen McEwen, our Convenor for this year, was interviewed on The Weekend Woodies (ABCam702) on the day. The official proceedings during the day included addresses by our Federaland State Parliamentary members as well as Steve Simpson from Sutherland Shire Council whohad also officiated back in 1996 at the original opening ceremony. All have been associated withThe Cubby House for many years. Several potential members completed forms to join the Guildduring the day, one deciding to visit after hearing the radio interview. At the official ceremony,Alf Jordan passed along a Certificate of Appreciation from The Salvation Army in recognition ofthe toys provided to them prior to Christmas. Alf deserves our appreciation as every year he worksto ensure we produce the toys and then coordinates their collection. Thanks for your continuedefforts Alf.

Upcoming EventsNOTE: To avoid falling within the Easter period, the April Maxi-day has been changed to 22April (fourth Saturday:- Host is Ken Stuart for “Mechanical Items Made in Wood” - no Trojanhorses please.

May Maxi-day (20th): Keith Moses hosts “Alternate Hobbies” - so expect anything on this day!

June Maxi-day (17th): Host is Ken Phillips and the theme is yet to be finalized…perhaps many ofus could locate a few turning projects that fit this statement if it was to become the theme!

Remember, we are also open for turning, a chat and a cuppa on the following days:- First Wednesday of the month- Evening of the second Wednesday- The Thursday following the third Saturday of the monthSo, if you are around, drop in!

Wood Dimensions Exhibition“Hazelhurst” Regional Gallery, Gymea 17 to 27 June 2006In 2003, Southern Region arranged and conducted a well received exhibition atHazelhurst. The challenge is with us to ensure that the high standard of workdisplayed in that initial show is maintained and perhaps surpassed in this year’sexhibition. In addition to showcasing the work from members at The CubbyHouse, other groups have been invited to contribute, namely; Carvers, Marquetryand Triton Owners who are allactively involved in wood craftswithin the region. Further detailswill be included in Cubby HouseNews in the coming months.Alan Cox

Official Speech - BarryCollier (State member)addressing those seatedduring the ceremony

Alan Shoebridge and Alan Pentecost,current members who both completedmembership forms during the 1996 OpenDay.

Alan and Alan

Show and Tell Table

Western and lower Blue MountainsWell since the Christmas break we have all been back into the swing of turning at our hall. Attendancehas been steady at our meeting with several new members each month.

We have had demonstrators such as George Hatfield in January, Darrell Smith February and in March wehad a turning day.

In March we also had Neil Scobie on Sunday the 12th show us how he turns his nautilus bowl, off centreturning, off centre three sided vase and his inside outside fish. What a great day. Also a workshop for 10Guild members was held on the Monday and again what a great and full day. If you get the opportunity Iwould suggest that one of Neil’s demonstrations is definitely worth it.

Coming up in April we will have a couple of our members showing us how they go about setting upsegmented work for turning, May we have some of the women demonstrating and in June we will haveLindsay Skinner and Bill Shean (don’t know what they are going to do yet but I am sure it will be goodand fun as well). All Guild members are welcome to visit us at any time so if you are interested in seeingany demonstrator please come along.

We are also sorry to hear that Peter Herbert has had to resign as Guild President due to ill health. Bestwishes from us all Peter. Regional Reports cont. overRegional Updates Cont…HornsbyFebruary 2006.The first meeting of the year saw 27 members and I visitor gathered at Annangrove on a somewhat overcast day.Lindsay Skinner welcomed back each of the members to the first meeting of the year and a special mention wasmade to Bruce Leadbeatter today’s demonstrator. Bruce detailed the items that he would be covering in hisdemonstration and given the breadth of the coverage. Bruce then went on to demonstrate as follows: Spooncutting, Ball cutting, Micro waving of timber, Ring gouges, Turning vases, Turning goblets, Ring cutter &Router carving. After lunch, the S & T segment commenced with a display of items turned by Martin Nielsen,who had been busy using Poplar timber, turning a large salad bowl as well as a low sided bowl with aperturesboth is the sides and base resulting from worm infestation of the timber. Martin had also turned a lidded biscuitjar and a lidded urn on a pedestal and base, both from Poplar. Lindsay mentioned that to prevent poplar fromyellowing to apply a Shellac finish or a balm cleaner. Lloyd Thomas had turned wet a small bowl from TorturedWillow and dried the item in a microwave. The timber was of a yellow colour and contained markings similar tothat found in Birds Eye Huon Pine. Greg Croker had completed a small lidded box turned from TasmanianBlackwood & Rusty Manola displayed a turned platter using Pine and finished with a high gloss finish. He hadalso turned a pen stand from Pacific Maple and a pen from a piece of ‘Binatree”. John Wilson using English Oakhad turned a lidded urn on a pedestal and base & John Hunt showed two sets of jewellery drawers both cut out ofa solid piece of timber. Eddie Watts displayed a turned stand comprising of three pieces; the top platter and stemwere turned from Tasmanian Blackwood and the base from Rosewood. To show his versatility Eddie alsoshowed a small duck carved from Tasmanian Blackwood. Colin Hunter had been given a Gifkins router jig andshowed some of his boxes with dovetail joints. Bert Gude had entered the world of cyberspace (with a little helpof his friends) and had successfully bid on a large drawer knife, which will require a pair of handles andsharpening. A great source of old wood working equipment at reasonable prices was Bert’s comment. AaronEhrlich had been very busy developing his “Reaction Timer” which was debut at our meeting. Of the “Timer” isto catch between ones fingers a hacksaw blade that is released after a certain number of mechanical actions takeplace. These mechanical actions commence with dry sand being poured into a suspended cup, as the weight ofthe cup increases the cup descends thereby lifting a bar which inturn allows a ball to run along a channel & todrop into a container. This container then plunges down on to a mousetrap that triggers the release of thehacksaw blade. For those who were tested the results achieved were below par.

March 2006.It was an overcast Saturday morning, when 24 members met at Annangrove, where they were welcomed byLindsay Skinner. For the S &T section, Alistair Bennet displayed a number of turned items in the form of a nestof bedside tables and a bed head, all featuring examples of spindle turning. Alistair discussed how he got startedinto turning particularly spindle turning as it was a means to an end in order to make some items of furniture andafter that the turning bug bit. Russel Pinch, displayed a tool rest that he had developed in order to get access intothe inside of a large bowl. The tool post still had the usual T shape at the top but the tool post itself was bent. Thebowl in question started out as a piece of Camphor Laurel some 20 kg in weight, the finished item was 18 inchesacross and 6 inches in depth with the rim slightly turned inwards. John Knight had been able to obtain a piece ofPeach tree and had turned a small platter on a base. The timber had a very interesting grain configuration. It hadinitially distorted but after some time but after some time had restored itself to its original shape. Rusty Manola,had turned a lidded box from a piece of tortured Willow using Carnauba wax to achieve a nice satin finish. KeithDay showed a rectangular lidded box; the sides and base were made from Cedar and the lid comprised of Cedaredges and an insert of Camphor Laurel veneer. Keith had used an “Angle Mag” saw guide with a Japanese saw tocut all the mitre corners of the box. Today’s meeting was a hand’s on turning day with both Lindsay and Alistairfirst discussing the process to produce a turned table leg. Then demonstrating how they were turned using aroughing gouge, skew chisel, spindle gouge and parting tool. Before the members themselves were using thelathes to go through the turning process. Also a number of different methods using the skew were discussed andtried correcting any bad habits that may have been developed as well as assisting members to get a better feel inthe use of the skew.

A great day was had by all. Next months “homework” is a set of turned legs (yes that is a set of 4).

The demonstrator for our next meeting will be Jeff Snell the inventor of the “Angle Mag” saw guide.

Keep turning. Bert Gude

Portrait of a WoodturnerBarry Belford #1832

The office bearer’s position of “Guild President” has recently been vacated by PeterHerbert who held it for many years. Barry Belford has been appointed to fill the void,after he volunteered to take on the task. I thought that it would be appropriate for thisedition of By Hand and Eye to introduce Barry to the Guild members as I am sure thatnot too many have met him (apart from the Southern region members and those whofrequent the bi-monthly meetings in Chester Hill). It is rather interesting that in my“Portrait” series for the BH&E a large proportion of the woodturning fraternity comesfrom a trade background where manual skills were par for the course and thereforewoodturning is but an extensionto their manual skills. This is notto say that it excludes otherprofessionals such as teachers,lawyers and accountants whoare also represented in theGuild. Barry was born inAnnandale 68 years ago andtrained as a toolmaker. Livingclose to Leichhardt oval, he hasbeen a fan of the Tigers for over60 years and has an interest incricket. He also taught fittingand machining at TAFE. As partof his teaching career, he had to“serve his time” in country areasand was “deported” along withhis wife Helen to Woolgoolga to teach in Grafton and Coffs Harbour. This wasBarry’s “sea change”. They have two sons and three grandchildren, all of whom placerequests for wood turned items and gifts. Many teachers recruited into the TAFEenvironment were experienced trades people but without formal teaching abilities.Wherever competency-based promotion is essential, teaching skills must be acquiredand developed. Using his teaching background, Barry started to develop proceduresfor training TAFE teachers and assessing their teaching ability (rather than subjectcontent). He was asked to expand and formalise the scheme after being supported bythe Department. He thus set up the processes and eventually returned to Sydney (citychange??) to head the unit whose role has been expanded to educate college principals& head teachers who must assess their teachers’ performance. He set up and had hisown company for 5 years and became a workplace trainer for trainers. This is similarto the scheme proposed in the Guild to train woodturning trainers in “how to teach”and adhere to a common set of rules and syllabus including turning techniques. I amsure that as in any craft, an expert craftsman is not necessarily a good teacher. Barry

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eventually retired at age 65 and “threw away the books” so as not to be lured back intothe workplace.Barry has been keen on woodwork for quite some time but it was his brother-in-law GeorgeEdwards who was a Guild member and a part-time woodturning/saw-doctoring teacher whoencouraged him to espouse woodturning. Having read Mike Darlow’s books and livingclose to Frank Bollins, Barry joined the Guild after helping at the 2001 Working WithWood show. Frank also introduced him to the Cubby House. Having a toolmaker’sbackground, Barry promised himself to make his own lathe. The availability of a Hafcolathe at a special price dissuaded him from building his own. After some lathe practice andtuition, he formulated his own wish-list for a custom-made lathe. Knowing BruceLeadbeater and obtaining his advice and several of Bruce’s lathe components, Barryeventually fabricated his own as can be seen in the photo with Barry holding a servietteholder in the shape of a pear. He just recently received a cast-iron base that will be adaptedto accept his existing headstock, tailstock and banjo. Unfortunately Barry missed out on theLidcombe TAFE woodturning course as it had just been cancelled. Most of his skills havebeen self-taught or acquired through Alf Jordan and at a local community college alongwith advice from fellow members at the Cubby House and watching wonderfuldemonstrators at meetings and turn-fests. Being a relatively recent member, Barry stillconsiders himself a novice and has had no time to develop a speciality and therefore isprepared to tackle any turning that appears to be a challenge. He turned several bowls andmade several clocks and has recently dabbled in Arbotec carving. No market sales ofturned items are envisaged yet but he gladly gives away most of his work. His wife alwaysfinds someone to give turnings to or places orders on behalf of relatives and friends. Havingbeen a trainer’s trainer, he is very cognisant of O.H.&S. in industry and has been takingsafety precautions in his own workshop (face mask, dust extractor etc…). Apart fromnormal dig-ins or throwing the job out of the lathe, he has avoided any serious injuries andfrom past experience he believes being distracted or interrupted causes a loss of focusresulting in an increased risk for injury. This is why woodturning is such a catharsis becauseyour mind must be focused on the short point of the skew. His new task as an office beareris to carry out the members’ wishes as quickly and efficiently as possible. He would like tosee the bi-monthly meetings as a brief information session followed by discussion and aturning demonstration with lots of show and tell as it used to be. This will requireconcentrated effort to organise the guest speaker and encourage members to bring theirwork. It is fair to say that the late meeting time at Chester Hill is a deterrent for many of ourlong time members who prefer not to drive at night especially in winter and so close to theafternoon rush hour. It has been proposed on several occasions that possibly the bi-monthlymeeting should rotate with each region being a host thus regional members will have achance to meet the office bearers for news and directions in addition to committee minutesand the regional rep’s report. Barry strongly hopes that each region interacts with its localcommunity, council, state and federal masters to raise the Guild's profile and its activities inthe locality. He cites that the Southern region has been named in Hansard on three occasionsfor deeds performed in the community. Recently, Ken McEwen promoted the CubbyHouse’s 10th anniversary open day in a 10-minute live-on-air interview on the ABC 702show “The Weekend Woodies”. The recurrent theme that runs through the woodturningGuild (unlike other organisations!) is that everybody is more than willing to share theirskills with fellow members. Barry reinforced the notion that woodturning novices shouldnot be afraid to ask questions as he has never seen a Guild member refuse to help or sharetheir secrets because everybody is happy to share.

Alexander Bendeli.

Working With Wood Show – Fox Studios 1st-5th June 2006At the S. W. G. March meeting I (Clive Hales) accepted the responsibility to “Manage” theGuild Stand at the show.I had a THINK.I detailed my concept of the requirements to lift the quality of the Guild’s display.In undertaking this task there is a requirement that all regions participate and communicatetheir particular area of compliance.THE SUBJECT HEADINGS ARE:

1. Manpower requirements2. Display of specimens/work3. Items for Sale4. Action Turning5. Thursday Set Up.6. Monday Removal7. Raffle?8. Sources of supply9. Guild Promotion

MANPOWER REQUIREMENTSThere are a number of functions to be undertaken. General duties will be on 4 hours shiftsand demonstrators will be on 2 hour shifts. Members can volunteer or be “volunteered” forlonger periods and or more than one day. Some 22 shift positions have been identified foreach day.

Task Day NeedsDemonstrators 4Assistants 2Security of displays 4Guild Promotion 2Audience Questions 2Sales 2Catering Officer 2Day Leader - 2IC 1Erudite Personality? 1Floater(s) 2

Friday is traditionally school day with large numbers of young persons roaming the stands.The usual security problems are expected to be uncounted, therefore more guild memberswill be required on this day.DISPLAY OF SPECIMEN/WORKS.This section is for real creations and craft efforts. My spectacular piece. I want quality andquantity. Aim for spectacular pieces from each of the ten regions. It is understood thatthose regions with small numbers may need the support from larger regions. My aim is tobe able to select from 100 items on any one day and have a varying display.In assembling a regions items, identification of the pieces will enable its correct return. Acattle dog and members number will probably be sufficient to get items back to regions and

members. At this point there is no restriction as to items that have been “shown before” atany other show. There is also no difficulty with – Who the current owner is?

Who made the item?Items on display should be worthy of a position of excellence.WORKING WITH WOOD SHOW CONT….ITEMS FOR SALEWe need this money, other wise there may not be any coffee and biscuits n Sunday (notreally). Low priced items may sell more readily than works commanding high value. In anycase all items must be well finished. Commission sales are quite acceptable.A sale with some profit is better than no sale with no profit.ACTION – TURNINGAt least 2 lathes operating continuously (throughout the day) producing items of the turnerschoice. There is a need to cater for viewers “attention span”. I am not suggesting a raceagainst the clock but giveaways of limited production time. As part of the segment aspruiker is needed to describe what the turner is doing at this stage. However the turner hasthe choice of this or not.The supply of blanks will need to be organised.COLLECTINGAll items will need to be at the collecting point (not yet decided) which is at present subjectto notification. The place or places will be defined and notified to each region. Equipmentand display fixtures are at present likely to come from Southern and Macarthur Regions.Cameras, screens & associated equipment needs are to be sourced as do mikes andspeakers.REMOVALIf we are clever and awake this should happen easily, with sorting out being done.RAFFLENeed to do some organising if there is any ability t proceed with this concept.SOURCES OF SUPPLYThe ten regions must all give acceding to their strength. This show can only be successful inpromoting the Guild by the efforts of members. No effort, nothing happens. We will haveyet another S.N.A.F.U. on ours hands.Southern & Macarthur will form the backbone with the other regions filling any gaps arequired.GUILD PROMOTIONThis is an important facet of the working with Wood Show. There is an urgent need topromote the Guild in as many ways as possible

Advertising leafletsCopies of Region NewslettersGuild WebsiteMembership Application formsLatest B. H. & E.There is a lot more

Please get a hand copy of anything appropriate to me. In addition a composite folderhandout will be produced.

I have today (29/3/06) made contact with the exhibition organisers and the Guild does havea stand with the usual terms and conditions. Information is in the mail to my home address.I also missed a meeting on 28/3/06..

More information – www.workingwithwood.com/

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QUIZ ANSWERS1. There are about 300 native species of Mistletoe. The combination of

Mistletoe and another species can look spectacular when turned. It isoften a good idea to put a penetrating glue such as thin CA glue into theintersection of the two species as it is sometimes weak.

2. Guild member Bruce Leadbeatter pioneered microwave seasoning. Healso designed and manufactured several Leady lathes and invented theScrew Cupchuck, the Woodfast Superchuck, the Eccentric ScrewCupchuck, the Bowl Miser and other tools.

3. Side grain to side grain glue joints are much stronger than end grain toend grain. End grain to side grain glue joints are also weaker than side toside grain joints.

4. A screw chuck holds a platter more securely than it holds an eggcupbecause the platter typically has grain running across the lathe and screwshold more effectively in side grain than in end grain. Eggcups typicallyhave grain running parallel to the lathe bed so are more securely held inscroll chucks than in screw chucks.

5. The surnames Wainwright, Wheeler and Cartwright all mean wheelmaker or cart maker. Anyone born with these surnames probably has anancestor who acquired the name because they turned wheels, hubs oraxles for carts. The trade of cart making was widespread in medievalEngland and cart makers were known by different names in variousplaces. The following British surnames are just a few of the dozens thatall originally meant wheel maker: Wheelwright, Wayne, Wainman,Wildsmith, Cogg, Nave, Rower and Wyler.

MinutesSydney Woodturners Guild:

Committee Meeting 28th November 2005 at Chester Hill

Meeting opened at 6.30 pm with the Vice President in the chair

Present:Clive Hales, Ted Macquart, John Jewell, Mike Darcovich, Greg Crocker, Bill Shean,Keith Worsley, Alex Bendini, Bart GaleaApologies:Peter Herbert, Warren Rankin, Fred WarrMotion: That apologies be acceptedVisitors:Chris Dunn (assistant secretary), Kevin SantwykMinutes of last meeting:Read and accepted, with corrections.Moved by Bart Galea Seconded by Ted Macquart CarriedBusiness arising:At the last meeting it was agreed that the treasurer would give a breakdown ofaccounts especially in regard to Woodturn ’04 & ’05. The committee wouldappreciated this breakdown by next committee meeting.

The committee also asked if there was a progress report from Barry Gardener inregard to Incorporation. They would like to have some sort of report or time line forevery committee meeting.Correspondence Out:NilCorrespondence In:Letter from Bankstown RegionBusiness Arising Out of Correspondence:

The committee agreed that the Bankstown letter should be referred for legal opinion i.e. Barry Gardener and also should be included in the next By Hand & Eye. Treasurers Report Nil Membership: Nil Other Reports: MacArthur Region is having their Christmas party on the 4th December. Also they are having a demonstration day at Camden Showground on Australia Day 26th January and a family picnic day at Cataract Dam, in lieu of January meeting on 29th January. John also presented the Tee shirt and logo design for discussion. A minimum of 20 shirts will have to be ordered at any 1 time at approx. $18 each. Bankstown Region had an open day on 20th October but was not as successful as would have hoped. Their Christmas party will be held on 6th December

Southern Region had a demonstration day on 26th & 27th November with Neil Scobbie. A very good 2 days with a demonstrator who knows what he is doping. He is highly recommended.

Minutes of Committee Meeting 28th November 2005 cont…Western & Lower Blue Mountains Region will be holding an open day with Neil Scobbie on 12th March for $25per person including lunch. Also on 13th March Neil will be holding a hands on class for 10 persons for $60.Contact the region rep. for more details.Hornsby Region had a good demonstration day with Ernie Newman and will be having their Christmas dinner on9th December.Peninsular Region will be having a demonstration on both 4th & 10th December at the Heritage MarketsGeneral Business:

1. After some discussion it was agreed that if the meeting dates are altered that the region reps,at least, should be notified.

2. Meeting Dates – Motion – That there will be no meeting in December 2005.Moved Bill Shean & seconded by John Jewell CarriedThe next Committee meeting will be on 30/1/06The next Bi-monthly meeting will be held on 3/2/06

3. The vice president stated that he would get a demonstrator for the next Bi-monthly meeting.4. Hornsby wished to clarify the position of President, Secretary & Public Officer for the

Guild. It was agreed that Peter Herbert was elected unopposed as President at least until bemoves up north. It was also agreed that Warren Rankin was elected unopposed as Secretaryafter Chris Dunn volunteered to help him as assistant secretary. The position of PublicOfficer will have to be clarified.

5. The vice president brought up the insurance issue and how it affects our members. A recentaccident, at MacArthur Region, highlighted the short falls in the cover. Several questionswere asked and it was agreed to have the policy reviewed before the ’06 renewal inDecember. Are there any benefits of the current policy? Is the policy appropriate to ourneeds?

There being no further business the meeting was closed at 8.15pmThe next committee meeting will be held on 30/1/06 at Chester Hill

MinutesSydney Woodturners Guild:

Committee meeting 30th January 2006 Chester Hill hallMeeting opened at 6.36p.m.Present:As per attendance sheetApologies:Ted MacquartVisitors:Chris Dunn (Assistant Secretary), Kevin Santwyk.Minutes of last meeting:Read and accepted.Moved Bart Galea, Seconded Mike Darcovich, CarriedBusiness arising:Next bi-monthly meeting is on 3 February.The Secretary is still the Public Officer.Correspondence out:NilCorrespondence in:Nil.Business arising out of correspondence:NilTreasurer’s report:

Tabled.Available funds at 20/12/ 2005 $19,289.99Moved Fred Warr that the Treasurers report be accepted, Seconded Alex Bendeli.Carried

Minutes of committee Meeting 30th January 2006 cont…Accounts for payment:$2263.60Moved Fred Warr that the accounts be paid, Seconded Larry Bailey. Carried.Memberships:11/05/2001 to 20131/06/2001 to 2010Moved Mike Darcovich, Seconded Greg Croker, Carried.

Discussion ensued re BH&E costs especially the postage cost.

Bill Shean moved a motion that the next BH&E be the last one mailed. The respective Regional Rep’s distributefuture BH&E’s to members in the Regions. This process to be trialled through 2006 & re-investigated early 2007.Overseas & interstate members will be exempted, Seconded Greg Croker,

Carried.

Bill Shean moved a motion that BH&E be placed on the Guild website.Seconded John Jewell, Carried.

Keith Jeeves is to be advised accordingly.

The editor will advise members that the next issue will be the last issue posted.

All current BH&E advertising renewals are now due.

Other ReportsMacarthur Region is demonstrated at Bunnings on 21 January and at Camden Showground on 24 January.

Western Region is demonstrating at the Stitches & Craft Show on 15 to 19 February.

Agenda Item:Nil

General businessThe Guild needs a new editor for BH&E.Greg Croker is prepared to assist anyone who is prepared to be editor.Chris Dunn will try to organise the next issue of BH&E. Chris will liase with Rachael.Bill Shean will be able to edit from June onwards but is unable to print.

Discussion ensued re the incorporation of the Regions. There are still a couple of committee members who objectto Regional incorporation.The secretary then tried to address the questions asked in the letter sent by Bankstown Region but kept gettinginterrupted by several committee members who are anti incorporation.The secretary then addressed the entire committee venting his anger and displeasure at the pathetic “dillydallying” and time wasting of the committee in relation to incorporation. The secretary pointed out thatirrespective of personal opinions the committee has been given a mandate by 81% of the members who voted atthe Special General meeting to proceed with the incorporation of the Regions The secretary further pointed outthat the motion passed was not some Regions or Regions wishing to incorporate but the Regions which means allRegions. The secretary further stated that the committee was a joke in the eyes of many members and he alsostated that the members of the committee should get on doing what they were elected to do and that is managethe affairs of the Guild and the wishes of the members and not try to force their own opinions on the membersand try to change what members voted on and want.The Secretary then resigned and walked out in disgust.

Larry Bailey then left the meeting.

The 1 December ‘05 letter from Barry Gardner is to be sent to the Regional Reps again.

The committee will ask Barry Gardner if he could be at the next committee meeting.

Meeting closed 9.05

MinutesSydney Woodturners Guild:

Committee Meeting 27th February 2006 at Chester HillPresent – As per attendance bookVisitor – L HareMeeting opened @ 6.30pm by Vice President, Clive HalesApologies – C Dunn, W Rankin, P. Herbert, K Wolseley & M DarcovichMinutes of previous meting – unavailableCorrespondence – not availableBoth items deferred to next meetingTreasurers Report. The treasurer explained items of interest. Answered questions. Financial position is asexpected for this time of the year. Copies of certificate of currency re: Public Liability were distributed to Reg.Reps. New membership applications were presented. The treasurers reports were accepted M. S. F Warr, B SheanThe chair read a letter from C Hales to President P Herbert, also informed the meeting of P Herbert’s resignationas Guild President due to a number of pressures and his ultimate move to Queensland. Secretary to write to P.Herbert.The casual vacancy of Guild President was discussed. The meting decided to approach Guild member BarryBelford. On his ability to fill the vacancy until next AGM. M. S. T MacQuart, B. SheanK Santwyck voiced concerns re-voter @ October Special Meeting. The no votes were easily counted on a showof hands. It was difficult to count the Yes votes. The meting agreed to use the attendance book to establish theYesses. The motion was declared carriedWorking With Wood Show – Southern Highlands reported that they had 1 volunteer for Sunday. A number ofmatters required urgent organisational attendance. Clive Hales undertook to lead a team to get this show on theroad. M/S T. MacQuart, G CrokerIncorporation – 9 regions have returned “Application to reserve name.”Region ReportsSouthern Highlands 24/6 Demonstration by Terry Baker, 25/6 Workshop Day, 10th-12th MayDemonstrating @ Mos Vale Show – Good dayWestern & Lower Blue Mountains Highlight is Neil Scobie’s upcoming visit on 12th March. Only a fewspaces available. Full day 9-5 with lunch only $25. Monday more demos. The region also did Stiches & CraftExp. At Rosehill. 4 days of grind with results.Eastern – Nothing spectacular – Business as usualMenai – Meet @ H/School with 25 attending, going well.Southern – There’s always activity at the Cubby House. 18th Feb. 10th Birthday Celebrations with various Polliesattending in & about through the gate. Hazelhurst Art Gallery 15th – 28th June is always a good time.Hornsby – Bruce Leadbeatter sang for his supper. Several members to visit Beau Desert for Turn Fest.Bankstown – Ernie Newman will “instruct” on his thread turning.Macarthur – Gary Light doing marvels with our “L” turners. Bookings for Shows @ St Gregory’s College,Camden & Campbelltown. Fairly full calendar.

Next meeting 27th March 2006-04-04Bi-Monthly Meeting 31st March

Unconfirmed MinutesSydney Woodturners Guild:

Committee meeting 27th March 2006 Chester Hill hallMeeting opened at 6.30p.m. by Vice President Clive HalesPresent: As per attendance bookApologies: Alex BendeliVisitors: Nil

Minutes of last meeting:Read and accepted.Moved Bart Galea, Seconded Greg Croker, Carried

Minutes Committee meeting 27th March 2006 cont…Business arising:Bankstown Region objected to the way yes votes were counted at the General meeting preceding the 2005 AGM.Eastern queried the lack of timeline for incorporation. It was explained that no time line can be accurately set asguild is still waiting for Dept. Fair Trading paperwork to come through.Correspondence out:NilCorrespondence in:Letter of resignation from President Peter Herbert.Letter from Bob Townsend re Stitches & Craft Show.Business arising out of correspondence:Letter of resignation accepted with regret.Kevin Santwyk moved that Peter’s resignation be accepted, with regret.Seconded Greg Croker. CarriedLetter of thanks to be sent to Peter acknowledging all his efforts over the years as President.Keith Worsley moved a motion that Barry Belford be appointed to fill the vacancy of President of the SWG Inc.Seconded Larry Bailey. CarriedLetter of acknowledgement to Bob TownsendSecretary to write letters to all Regions explaining insurance problems that could arise if members of the publicuse guild equipment.Letter to be sent to Convenor Western & Blue Mountains Region explaining problems that could arise withmembers of the public being invited to use Guild equipment.Minutes of 3 January 2006 were read & acceptedMoved Ted MacQuart, Seconded Bart Galea, CarriedBusiness arisingChris Dunn moved a motion of confidence in Secretary Warren Rankin, Seconded Fred Warr. CarriedTreasurer’s report:Tabled.Available funds at 28/02/ 2006 $15,344.44Moved Fred Warr that the Treasurers report be accepted,Seconded Ted Macquart. CarriedAccounts for payment:

Minutes of the Committee meeting 27 March 2006 cont.Memberships:3/06/2001 to 201Moved Greg Croker, Seconded Bart Galea, CarriedOther ReportsWestern & Blue Mountains Region recently demonstrated at the Model Farm at Luddenham. Their newsletter isfound on the Guild’s website. . Will be at Bella vista on 9/4/06 demonstrating.

Southern Highlands advised that Terry Baker is demonstrating on 24 June, cost $25 per head, and on 25 June isconducting a hands on workshop, cost $55 per head. Also they demonstrated at the recent Moss Vale Show and 6new members joined the Guild. A good time was had by all. Bill Shean discussed the Downunder Turnaround atPhillip Island on 1 to 3 September 2006. High quality hands on weekend. In 2005 64 lathes were working. Formore information contact Caroline Talbot 03 59567300. Cost is $135, which includes accommodation & meals.Macarthur Region had two members attend St Gregory’s College on 26 March and demonstrated. Several newmembers joined.Hornsby Region advised that 3 members are attending Turnfest in Queensland next weekend.Hornsby Region has a box maker demonstration at their next Maxi day.Bankstown advised that Ernie Newman demonstrated last month with 30 in attendance.Aaron Barwick demonstrating devises on 6 May. The region is demonstrating in Chester Hill, date unknown,during Seniors Week.

Bill Shean moved that all reports be accepted, Seconded John Jewell, Carried.

Chris Dunn advised that only 2 Regions have supplied reports for the BH&E. Friday 31 March is the deadline.

Agenda Item:Nil

Minutes Committee meeting 27th March 2006 cont…General businessKevin Santwyk referred to the proposed Model Rules & the need for the insertion of aclause protecting equipment.

At the Guild bi-monthly Meeting on 2 June 06 Trevor Simpson has been invited todemonstrate internal/external thread work (no lathe needed).

There is a need to have a catering officer after the June bi-monthly meeting to give Alf Lorda well-deserved break. Volunteers will be welcomed.

The next WWW show, 1 –5 June, was discussed. Clive Hale will be OIC. BH&E will havefurther information.

Carbatec (Auburn) has stated that it will give Guild members a 5% discount on machinery& 7.5% on other items but requires members list of names & badge numbers. Secretary tochase up list from Membership Secretary

Greg Croker suggested the website be updated.

Chris Dunn discussed Dial up Internet for $66 per annum if the subscriber is a pensioner.Any interested member should contact Chris Dunn for more information.

Hornsby is contemplating purchasing a computer program (CAD) to show items in facets.

Bart Galea moved a motion that ………….be presented with life membership on 2 June atthe bi-monthly meeting.Seconded Bill Shean.Carried.

Mike Darlow is moving back to the UK for at least 3 years.

Meeting closed 9.00 pmNext meeting 24 April.

Just a reminder – Come one come all to our 2nd June 2006Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Guild in The Hall next to theFire Station on Waldron Rd. Chester Hill from 6.30pm.

Light supper supplied and a demonstration ofinternal/external thread chasing will be given by Trevor

Simpson - $2 per member.

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